Frazer, The Golden Bough, 2 Vols., Illus. James Lewicki, 1970, SIGNED, NF HC w/slipcase.

Frazer, James George, Bloomfield: Sign of the Stone Book for the Limited Editions Club, 1970, #1393/1500, Near Fine octavo, 11 1/2" x 8", pp. Illustrated and SIGNED by James Lewicki. 

Near Fine octavo, 11 1/2" x 8", hardcover in light brown cloth over black buckram backing with gilt stamped lettering to spine. Very light wear to the top tips and edges. Very Good light brown slipcase, white title label to spine with light brown lettering, some sunning to edges of opening and one side panel, small bumps to top & bottom edges and head, minor shelf wear.  

Beautifully designed edition of the most notable work, The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion, by the Scottish social anthropologist and folklorist, Sir James George Frazer, a comparative study of mythology and religion, in which he offers a new perspective on the origins of ancient religions. Introduction by American literary critic Stanley Edgar Hyman. Illustrated with 24 full-color mixed media paintings, with 8 of those being double-spreads, and 24 partial page line drawings by American artist James Lewicki, most known for his work in Life magazine. Volume I: 478 pp. Features chapters I-XXXVII, including topics such as The Sacred Marriage and all things Taboo. Volume II: 431-884 pp. Features chapters XXXVIII-LXIX, including topics such as the Corn-Mother and Scapegoats, and an Index.  Signed by Lewicki on the copyright page in Volume II. Original glassine present in Very Good- condition. The Monthly newsletter is present in Very Good condition with a small soiling near the header; laid-in Volume I.

The Limited Editions Club was founded by publisher George Macy in 1929 with goal of delivering a monthly fine press edition of great works in literature, religion, history, philosophy, and poetry. The press worked with some of the best printers in the US and Europe, and sought the best artists to illustrate runs of 1500 or 2000 copies. Amatoria has acquired ~100 Limited Edition Club titles, to see more, visit the collection on our website.